Zee bij Bergen c. 1925

"Zee bij Bergen" (Sea by Bergen) is a woodcut print by Dutch artist Bernard Essers, created around 1925. This artwork depicts a serene seascape, featuring a sandy beach and a distant view of the sea with two sailboats on the horizon. The artist's stylized, almost abstract, treatment of the waves adds a sense of dynamism to the scene. The minimalist color palette - blue sky, orange sailboats, and a deep black sea - creates a striking contrast that adds to the visual impact of this print. Essers was known for his use of woodcuts to depict landscapes and nature, capturing the essence of his subjects with a simple yet expressive style.